Community Participates in Recognizing Dr. Seuss

With the partial shutdown of the federal government continuing to make history with its longevity, organizations who help low income individuals are monitoring the situation carefully and hope a conclusion is reached sooner rather than later.

The IRS announced, that, despite the federal government shutdown, it will process tax returns and provide refunds to taxpayers. All of HRA's VITA tax preparation sites will be ready to prepare returns. See VITA locations and hours on our website.

HRA seeks volunteers to help prepare income tax returns for residents in the area. VITA provides free tax return assistance for low to moderate income people and needs volunteers for the 2019 tax season.

The need for the pantry services is so great that it's not unusual for people to walk from as far away as Willow Street and East Street every 15 days to get fresh produce, meat and a variety of staples.

Building on it's Foundations for Financial Independence (FFI) program, HRA will add the "Money & Menus" project with United Way funding. The goal is to teach individuals & families how to eat healthy without breaking the bank.